Digger firm JCB scoops £55m plant hire order

JCB has secured one of its biggest ever UK deals with an order for 1,200 machines and a range of generators worth more than £55 million.

The contract is with equipment rental firm A-plant and is a boost for JCB plants in Rocester, Uttoxeter, Cheadle and Hixon in Staffordshire.

Dan Thompstone of JCB said:“a-planthasbeenbuying JCB equipment now for more than 25 years and we are delighted to support its latest investment in our equipment.”

Asif Latief of A-plant added: “The latest products are more innovative, productive, safer, greener and more sustainable.”

The order includes more than 600 telescopic handlers and 450 excavators.